Raikou-EX #38
Raikou-EX is card #38 from Dark Explorers, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $54.95 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Raikou-EX at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $54.95 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- Set: Dark Explorers (Black & White, 2012).
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Raikou-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raikou-EX #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.33
- Mid
- $52.76
- High
- —
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About Raikou-EX #38
Printed as #38 in Dark Explorers, Raikou-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. A Lightning-type (170 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Shizurow; the Holofoil printing sits around $54.95, spanning $33.33–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #38 / 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shizurow
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- EX
- Pokédex
- #243
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Raikou-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raikou-EX #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Fang
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Volt Bolt
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Raikou-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raikou-EX #38.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($54.95).
A $54.95 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $54.95 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Raikou-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Raikou-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $54.95–$54.95. The most recent snapshot of $54.95 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Raikou-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raikou-EX at $54.95 nets roughly $47.37 on eBay, $47.64 on TCGplayer, $51.85 via Cardmarket, $48.66 on Whatnot or $54.95 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $7.58.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Raikou-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raikou-EX #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $54.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $103.42 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $7.80. You need a graded sale of $100.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $35.32 (37.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Raikou-EX within Dark Explorers
Raikou-EX ranks #15 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
It sits in the top 75% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Raikou-EX valuable
- Raikou-EX is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Priced at $54.95 with thin supply, Raikou-EX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Shizurow is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Raikou-EX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern-era (2012) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Raikou-EX
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raikou-EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $54.95 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Raikou-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Raikou-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $54.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Raikou-EX value questions
What is the value of Raikou-EX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $54.95 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $33.33 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Raikou-EX a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Raikou-EX?
Raikou-EX is a Rare card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Raikou-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($54.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Raikou-EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $54.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Raikou-EX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Shizurow also matters to collector demand.
